Match Discussion: Round 9 vs Penrith @ Carrington Park, Bathurst / Wiradjuri

[Tigerm]

However,

'We'll rally behind Brooks': Tigers teammates​

West Tigers have launched a passionate defence of Luke Brooks as the much-maligned halfback faces fresh criticism over his losing streak at NRL level.

Sunday marked a year since Brooks last won a game with the Tigers and social media commentary drawing attention to the million-dollar half's luckless run sparked backlash from players and fans concerned with player welfare.

Ex-Tiger Keith Galloway and Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo were among those to defend the No.7 on social media.

On Wednesday, his teammates joined the chorus insisting it was more than just Brooks who needed to step up at Concord.

"He's one player. It's a team sport," prop David Klemmer said.

"Obviously he's not making every single run, every single tackle, every single error. He's doing his best. He's trying but it's not going so well.

"Obviously, he's the highest paid so they come after him.

"We support Brooksy around here, and the boys are trying our hardest to get a win. Obviously Brooksy cops the brunt of it but we try to protect him."

Centre Starford To'a suggested critics of Brooks lacked context in their derisions.

"People outside don't know what's happening in between our four walls. We'll rally behind him. We look after each other here," he said.

"It's not just an individual, it's everyone, we all play a part. Now we all need to look at our game individually. We can all help each other out, help Brooks out."

Klemmer hasn't noticed any changes to Brooks with the external pressure on the halfback.

"He must be good at hiding it. He's human at the end of the day," he said.

The last-placed Tigers head into Saturday's round nine match against reigning premiers Penrith on a seven-game losing streak - the worst start in the team's 24-year history as a joint venture.

"It's hard to find the answers when we're putting in a lot of work in games and we're fighting to the end and we're not getting a result. It's hard to ask yourself what's going wrong," To'a said.

Despite their string of losses, the Tigers challenged last year's runners-up Parramatta and in-form Manly in the previous two matches.

"There are a lot of patches in games where we're competing with these good teams," Klemmer said.

"There's just little lapses that are costing us and that those lapses become big things."

0 & 7 boys, better get a hurry on with the rallying bullshit then.

 

[Tigerm]

Staines out 8-12 weeks with a perforated bowel and Kepaoa out with tonsillitis.

Just keeps getting better doesn’t it.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

It’s pretty disappointing that the club now chosen to exploit other players to support Brooks.

It’s a rearguard action to try to prevent the further collapse of respect for Tim and the fools who appointed him.

Keep selecting Brooksy Tim, keep digging your own grave.

A club of parasitical matey mates

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

It’s the same tactic sgi used when Mary was in trouble. Players talking him up.

it was as suspect as can be.

The classic spin playbook.

6 months later he was gone.

You drag in a player or two to prop up and underperformer.

But in Brooksys case, it’s 3 years of rubbish and Klem doesn’t mention the kings ransom he’s raking on for factory.

And he’s been getting worse.

Hopefully soon, the board will issue statements that Tim is not in trouble.

Note to board: post 2024 signings looking thin.

If Klem thinks Brooksys a really good player, it’s little wonder we aren’t playing well and he should give his brain cell a rest.

 

[Das Hassler]

Brooks V Cleary, we have no chance

Nonsense.....it's a team sport!....WT 17 V Cleary....we have no chance

 

[Kilkenny]

Nonsense.....it's a team sport!....WT 17 V Cleary....we have no chance

Cleary’s groin strain is worse than being let on. it requires rest but at this critical junction of the season he will soldier on. Just the way it is. From our perspective we hope the nine day turnaround will help but he is still not going to be 100%.

Leaving Nathan out of the equation, we are a bit undermanned with no JFH, Martin, Tago and Turuva.

You guys have been talking up your forwards and this game may likely be decided in the forwards.

I think even with our outs I think our defence can seal the two points but I certainly don’t see a blow out we just don’t have the points in us at present so I expect a close hard fought contest.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Cleary’s groin strain is worse than being let on. it requires rest but at this critical junction of the season he will soldier on. Just the way it is. From our perspective we hope the nine day turnaround will help but he is still not going to be 100%.

Leaving Nathan out of the equation, we are a bit undermanned with no JFH, Martin, Tago and Turuva.

You guys have been talking up your forwards and this game may likely be decided in the forwards.

I think even with our outs I think our defence can seal the two points but I certainly don’t see a blow out we just don’t have the points in us at present so I expect a close hard fought contest.

Thanks Killer, but even Nate at 50% is better than Brooks at 100%.

If we get close, the difference might be Api.

Nofo comes back in after heavy punishment for poor performances and not listening.

Should be a training run for your quality, strike all over the park.

Still the team to beat, hopefully we get it right this time.

Everyone should play well for Roycey.

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[Tigerm]

Thanks Killer, but even Nate at 50% is better than Brooks at 100%.

If we get close, the difference might be Api.

Nofo comes back in after heavy punishment for poor performances and not listening.

Should be a training run for your quality, strike all over the park.

Still the team to beat, hopefully we get it right this time.

Everyone should play well for Roycey.

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We don't have good history of doing well in memorial games

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

We don't have good history of doing well in memorial games

Royceys still alive lol.

 

[Apey]

Hopefully if Panthers do rest Cleary you guys step up and win for them not taking you seriously. Wishful thinking maybe but still.

As for Brooks

 

[Vic Mackey]

You guys have been talking up your forwards and this game may likely be decided in the forwards.

our forwards have bettered their opponents in at least 5 games this year and continually get let down by the mongs in the 1/6/7. Even if they get on top this week the result won’t change.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

our forwards have bettered their opponents in at least 5 games this year and continually get let down by the mongs in the 1/6/7. Even if they get on top this week the result won’t change.

So eloquently put

 

[Ned Kelly]

Hopefully if Panthers do rest Cleary you guys step up and win for them not taking you seriously. Wishful thinking maybe but still.

As for Brooks
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Cleary and about 4 or 5 others rested might make the scores a little closer but not enough for us to win.

 

[westerntiger]

When was the last time we actually faced a full strength Penrith line up?

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

When was the last time we actually faced a full strength Penrith line up?

1937.

Brooksys great grandfather failed to find touch.

 

[WA Tiger]

Leniu’s out!! The scariest player in the world.. I’m going to predict a win only coz I’d never predict a loss to Penrith … A much better chance anyway with this dude out..Any backline with Brooks in it is shit, but it’s funny how injury’s causing forced changes, has been known to change a season. I think the two additions Nofo and Naden to the backline have potential to be a big improvement.. I think we have looked ok the last 2 weeks so here’s to a miracle ..wouldn’t that be glorious.. It’s not beyond us to shake up the world with that kind of upset, when we get in the mood

 

[Benchtiger]

If a half back has near 200 games experience in the NRL you would assume that that player would be able to lead a team around the park, control a game, and close out a game when its on the line, unfortunately for the WT our halfback does the opposite.

 

[WA Tiger]

AA

 

[Perth Tiger]

If Nofa is going to have a good game for us, this is the game. First game back in grade before he remembers he doesn’t care putting in the effort and coast until he gets another ‘promotion’ to another club.

 

[WA Tiger]

Naden runs the ball now as hard as Nofo used to. I don’t know if they’re on the same side but hopefully Nofo takes the hint..